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Water Filter for the Maytag MSF25C2EXW00 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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MSF25C2EXW00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The MSF25C2EXW00 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
The small print owners learn the hard way: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the MSF25C2EXW00 shares its water path with the whole EDR3RXD1 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Maytag used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR3RXD1 bay.
Reading the MSF25C2EXW00 model code — what the digits tell you
Working from the model code, the MSF25C2EXW00 lands somewhere around 2015 to 2019; treat the window as approximate. Filter logic on this chassis: every trim of this model resolves to the EDR3RXD1 family, OEM and certified alternative alike.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
- Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
- Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
- Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What this filter takes out of your water
| What it targets | Standard that covers it |
|---|---|
| Chlorine taste & odor | NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects |
| Particulates, Class I | NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment |
| Lead | NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects |
| Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia) | NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial |
| PFOA & PFOS | NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge |
Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.
MSF25C2EXW00 filter questions
Filter light reset on the Maytag MSF25C2EXW00 — how?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the MSF25C2EXW00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Running the MSF25C2EXW00 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR3RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Maytag refrigerator?
Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.
Why is the OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?
Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.
How often should I replace the filter in my MSF25C2EXW00?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.
Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?
No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.
Every filter that fits your fridge
| Cartridge | OEM EDR3RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDEDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $44.97 | $80.94 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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